SpaceX · 3 hours ago
Software Infrastructure Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$122K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Software Infrastructure Engineer will design, operate, and scale the infrastructure for Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation, managing a network that supports millions of users.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage on-premise compute resources
Deploy and manage core infrastructure such as databases, monitoring and distributed storage
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
Invent tools and processes that enable fast, accurate, and easy-to-use development and deployment systems
Provide fast and comprehensive software validation, including virtualized, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit test platforms
Monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting across the entire Starlink stack
Create and manage core infrastructure such as databases and software libraries
Identify areas for improvement and create innovative solutions that enable high developer velocity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps; OR 3+ years of professional experience in systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps in lieu of a degree
1+ years of professional experience with Linux operating systems
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure tools
Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages
Development experience in Python, C++ or C
Preferred
1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks
Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
Knowledge of Linux boot process and systems configuration
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
Strong understanding of relevant technologies, such as: Bazel or other build systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Understanding of databases and data modeling
Experience with automatically managing dozens, hundreds, or thousands of servers (eg: Terraform or Ansible)
Strong networking knowledge of TCP/IP
Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)-retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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